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Why ARORA?
Becoming a grandparent, caring for aging parents, getting unfavorable health news, not moving the ways you used to — there are several points in our lives, especially when we get older, when age becomes a front-of-mind topic. To support older adults who want to be healthy and fit as they age, Life Time created the ARORA program. The co-founder, Renée Main, joins us in this mini episode to talk about its genesis and all that it offers to members.
Game On!: 3 Ways Games Boost Your Health
Card and dice games have come to Life Time — and an ARORA co-founder shares three reasons getting dealt in is good for your health and well-being.
How to Use Eleuthero for Stress Management
Eleuthero is an adaptogenic plant that has been used to treat memory loss, high blood pressure, and elevated stress.
What Are the Risks of Taking an Aspirin Every Day?
For heart-healthy people over the age of 60, taking a daily aspirin has “no net benefit,” according to a recent JAMA report by the 2022 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Life is Good
91-year-old Life Time member Mike V. shares how he’s learned how to enjoy each day.
3 Adaptogenic Plants to Help Relieve Stress
How rhodiola, eleuthero, and holy basil can help you alleviate the effects of stressful situations.
Support After a Suicide
A grief specialist offers thoughts on how to support yourself or a loved one after a suicide.
PUMPING IRONY: Zapped!
Can we cure dementia by zapping our brains with electrical currents? Some enterprising researchers would certainly like us to think so.
The Cognitive Benefits of Cataract Surgery
Untreated cataracts could contribute to dementia and depression, according to recent research.
10 Rules for Aging Well
Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.
4 Adaptogenic Recipes to Try
Adaptogens can help relieve stress, support your immune system, and even aid your workouts. Try these recipes to get more of these healing herbs in your diet.
Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music
Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.
PUMPING IRONY: Working on Purpose
I’ve discovered plenty of good reasons for postponing retirement and continuing to pursue purposeful work, but a new study suggests I may have overlooked an important one: It could help prevent a stroke.
Why Social Bonds Are So Important for Our Health
Expert advice on how to deal with loneliness.
6 Trainer Secrets for Making Meaningful Fitness Progress in 60 Days
Six Life Time trainers share how they’ve coached their clients to see positive health results in the span of a 60-day program.
PUMPING IRONY: A Tough Pill to Swallow
The Inflation Reduction Act will make some prescription drugs much more affordable for strapped Medicare beneficiaries. But will it deepen our dependence on Big Pharma?
Simply Effective: One Woman’s Skincare Evolution
An ARORA co-founder discovers the value of taking a few basic steps to care for her skin.
PUMPING IRONY: Class and Cognition
A new study suggests that people mired in low-wage jobs for long periods of time may suffer cognitive decline earlier in life than those favored with a more affluent life. My checkered career leaves me wondering where I stand.
Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?
Lithium carbonate is a popular medical treatment for bipolar disorder, but a milder, over-the-counter form of this mineral can be used as a mood stabilizer.
5 Pilates Moves to Support Strong Bones
Try these Pilates moves designed to strengthen bones and improve function in aging bodies.